Category: celebration

As I do every year when the super bowl and oscars are approaching, I’ve been thinking about the most important part of either of these events: the food. Yes the outcomes are “important”, but regardless of who you want to win…grazing around a table for hours is something everyone can get behind! In my opinion, … More Buffalo Artichoke Wings

When it comes to cocktails, there are only a few things I look for: gin or vodka, citrus, and herbs. Whether its a greyhound, a g&t, or a gimlet, I’m a happy girl. When I was in Myanmar, we visited The Strand hotel, which is basically the only place in the country where anything is … More Gin Basil Smash Cocktail

There’s no denying my obsession with brown butter, it made its way into my favorite blondies of all time, and snuck its way into my banana bread. Honestly, it’s good in everything. One of my most favorite ways to incorporate brown butter though, is along with chocolate and sea salt. These cookies take your classic … More Toffee Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

This past weekend, I so desperately needed a freshly baked cookie, that I almost walked to our local bodega and bought pre-made cookie dough. I decided to give my Pinterest board a once-over and see if anything stood out as easy and/or fast. I came across this recipe for possibly the easiest blondies ever. Averie’s recipe calls … More Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies

When this post is published, I will be en-route to enjoying 15 days of sunshine and lots of delicious food in Thailand and Myanmar. Andrew and I have a habit of taking vacations during the Super Bowl, so it’s usually, on at a very random time of day (in this case, 6:30am!!) and we’re typically … More Coconut Mojitos

You guys, I. just. can. not. Since finding this blondie recipe a month ago, I’ve made them 3 times, and have loved them more each time. Gaby keeps them as a straightforward blondie, but I amped things up a bit with brown butter. The nuttiness and depth of flavor that this simple step adds is so incredible I can … More Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Blondies

On my last grocery trip, I was meandering in the cheese section, as one does, when all the sudden I stumbled upon burrata with black truffles. Of all things good in the world, burrata is really close to the top. Put some burrata on a piece of bread and it’s dinner. Look at this glorious baby: The … More Truffle, Mushroom & Burrata Pizza with Ham

You guys, do not make this. I promise you you’ll regret it. This is one of those recipes that is 100,000,000 times greater than the sum of it’s parts. I barely even like white chocolate, but for some reason when it’s coated on top of a random mix of things, it becomes literal crack. So, … More Peanut Butter & White Chocolate Holiday Crack

Am I writing two recipes in two weeks with caramel and apples? You bet I am! Until snow falls to the ground (I’m NOT asking for it, but just saying…) I’m just going to continue down this beautifully foliage-d path. I have a love of blondies that is well documented here, so obviously after I … More Salted Caramel Apple Blondies

Football is officially less than one month away! My fantasy teams are being reactivated and Aaron Rodgers’ brother is winning the Bachelorette. I don’t actually watch the bachelorette, but just bear with me 😛 Football season is basically the only excuse I need to eat anything and everything delicious. I saw this chex mix recipe and thought … More Parmesan Ranch Chex Mix

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I grew up in Rochester, NY and am making Salem, MA my home.
I'm a home cook, yoga novice, and lover of all things dog (especially mine, Baxter). I work as a digital strategy consultant at IBM iX. I'm based out of Cambridge, MA, but travel all over for work. One of the best perks of my jobs is scoping out the food scene in tons of cities around the world!
I think all the best foods have elements of crunch, salt and sweetness, and I always save the best bite for last.